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Travis Winfree Obituary
1924-2021
Travis Winfree, age 96, of Hempstead, Texas was called to his Heavenly home on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
Visitation will be Friday, June 18, 2021 from 5-8 pm at First United Methodist Church in Hempstead. Funeral Services will be Saturday June 19, 2021 at 2 pm, at Hempstead High School Auditorium with Reverends John Montgomery and Richard Laster officiating.
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Carol Burris (family of Grace Huntley)
July 29, 2021
My siblings and I would like to express our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We have fond memories of all of the 32nd General Hospital unit members and know that Travis was one of our mother´s favorites. Please know our thoughts are with you.
Sandra Warren Williams
June 21, 2021
Susan, sorry to hear about Travis passing..loved him...amazing person...I will be praying for you in the days to come...
Allen Hicks & the VFW
June 19, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person & a great friend to many! You will be loved and missed always.
David Eckermann Sr.
June 19, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Margy Crenwelge Park
June 19, 2021
You lived an exemplary life. Rest In Peace.
Sylvia/Mike Eden
June 18, 2021
Mike and I were new members of the Waller-Hempstead area and upon meeting Travis at the grocery store, he wanted to make sure that we were welcomed to the area, so he invited us to a party at his home. He made sure that everyone at that party met us and encouraged them to make us welcome to Waller County! That was the beginning of a long-term friendship. He hosted our 4-H clubs many times at his home, opening his home and pool to the boys and girls and their leaders, supplying refreshments for the events. He purchased our daughter's champion animal projects over the years; and even when they didn't have the high placing animals! Upon the birth of our first grandchild, Cody Wayne, his gift to Ann was a CASE of Pampers! This became a yearly gift for two years! Travis was there for so many youths in the county over the years and all of them respected him, not because of his gifts to them, but because they recognized the goodness and kindness of his gentle spirit. He was teaching them about compassion and the servitude of the Lord! Years later when Mike started his orphanage ministry in Kenya, Travis would contact us to see how he could help; many times supporting our annual fundraiser for the children's homes. As you can see by all the above accolades, Travis was embedded in many, many hearts all over the world! Rest in Peace, dear sweet friend! You will TRULY be missed by so, so many!----
Sylvia and Mike Eden
Kathryn Reed
June 18, 2021
Thank you for participating in the PVRT&SPA program for Veterans Day. I also want to say thank you for your beautiful personality and your show of love toward all people. I attended many of the Veterans programs at Waller High School where you were a speaker. I enjoyed your words of wisdom. May you rest in peace!
Elaine Bing Collins
June 17, 2021
I have many wonderful memories of Travis! Our family visited Europe with him several times - he made friends wherever we traveled - so curious, engaging and fun. The chopping block that resided in my parents house (Arlys and Mary Bing) for many years came from his grocery store. He hosted amazing parties, and was always so generous. Love to the family.
Jacques Dupont
June 17, 2021
Travis was one of our best overseas friend. We met him for the first time in 1994 when he came home with his friend for the 50 years of the battle of the bugle in Bastogne ( Belgium). Since then we visited him and Suzan every year during our holidays in Texas and New Mexico. We had him still at the phone last Friday, so happy to leave the hospital the Saturday. God decided another way.
We miss you Travis. RIP. Your Belgian friends Chris. & Jacques Dupont
Ida M Campbell
June 17, 2021
I am sorry to see him go but we all must travel this road. He was a great pillow of this community. I am thank because my mom won her 1st brand new car at his store. He was happy for her cause we would have car trouble many times at the store. He blessed her by taking care some of the expenses for that car. This is one of many blessings my family received while shopping at his store. Thanks Travis for being so kind to us and many others in this community. Now it is your time to take your rest. RIH and tell Keith his school mates send their hello's. Now you all can share many things about our home town. May God give comfort and strength during this difficult time to his family.
Jim Palmer
June 16, 2021
Mr. Winfree was one of the nicest guys I ever met. I came to know him while Coaching and teaching in Waller and later as teacher/coach and JH Principal in Hempstead ISD. He was always willing to support both schools as mentioned in his obituary. He supported teachers and parents. I enjoyed his stories. So many Waller County citizens benefitted from his works. We were blessed to have known him.
Suzi Robertson
June 16, 2021
I have known Travis, spanning parts of 5 decades. As an extended family member, I treasure every Winfree/Shive family gathering, his gentlemanly manner, his zeal for life and his compassion for family, church, community and world. May he, and all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
James Ragston
June 16, 2021
I have known Travis for over fifty years he was a close friend of mine. He was one of the best people I have ever known. I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you in prayers.
Christopher Kmiec
June 16, 2021
The best boss a young man could have had.. a friend to EVERYONE and a man that would do anything he could to help.. His loyalty and love to his family, friends, God, and his community will never be matched.. he will be dearly missed.. Rest In Peace and THANX! for all you gave in this world..
Kasharon Wilder
June 16, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donald and Eddie Raye Andrews
June 16, 2021
A wonderful friend to many and a true hero for all
Dorothy Pryor Randle
June 16, 2021
A wonderful person to all mankind,and will be truly missed by all that were blessed to know him. Rest in Peace.
Jim Holton
June 16, 2021
So sorry for your loss. My mother worked at Winfree’s for years and i sacked groceries for awhile. Travis was always friendly. RIP
Joan Robertson
June 16, 2021
Susan, I am so sorry to hear about Travis passing. He was certainly one of my friends and I will never forget all the fond memories I have of him during our football days at Waller High School. It is certainly a true statement to say he was a "giver." Everyone loved Travis and he will be missed by everyone in the community.
Love and prayers to you and your family.
Dorothy Pryor Randle
June 16, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sophia Ragston
June 16, 2021
Mr. Winfree was a kind-hearted upstanding citizen. Admired by many for his continued contributions to the community of Hempstead; and his loyalty and respect for all veterans. While the Hempstead community has suffered a great loss, he's left many footprints on the heart's of our community. A life well lived.
Robert and Ellen Shelburne
June 16, 2021
My Friend,
There are no words that can express the sadness we feel but at the same time the joy that you are in heaven with your Lord and Savior. You will be greatly missed thank you for your service to our country and to this wonderful county of Waller. There will never be another you..
Melissa Carter
June 16, 2021
Travis was one of a kind! He was always willing to help someone even if that meant that he would go without. He loved America and he loved Hempstead. I have many fond memories of him. Travis will be greatly missed. RIP!
Carol Heger
June 16, 2021
I never met him but knew him through a Cousin. I admire him and his many contributions to this Country. I had 5 brothers in Military and some served in Vietnam. His life was full of making others happy. God Bless his family and I am deeply saddened by their loss but what a legacy he left behind. Rest peacefully.
Ruthann Wright
June 16, 2021
This is bitter sweet. He will be so missed but we know he is in the arms of Jesus.Susan you are in my prayers. God bless you.
Alberta Hoover
June 16, 2021
Travis was a fine upstanding man, and will certainly be missed.
Prayers for his family.
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